Question

The force of gravity cannot act at a distance. State true or false.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

According to Newton's gravitational law, the force on mass m due to gravity is $F=\frac{GMm}{r^2}$

Thus, the force of gravity depends on the distance $r$. Hence, the force of gravity can act for a finite distance. Thus, the given statement is false.